Hoverboards banned by major airlines

Flying? Leave your hoverboard at home.

On Thursday, Delta(DAL), United(UAL) and American(AAL) announced they wouldn't allow hoverboards on flights because of safety concerns related to the devices' lithium-ion batteries.

Delta said it decided that certain hoverboard makers don't disclose adequate information about the size or power of the batteries inside the devices. Federal rules limit the types of batteries allowed on planes because of the risk of combustion.

The change is effective immediately on United flights and begins Friday on Delta.

American said it would start implementing the policy on Saturday. It decided to ban the scooters in response to an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In addition, online retailer Overstock.com announced this week it would stop selling hoverboards on its website -- effective immediately.

Overstock(OSTK)explained that the removal was a precaution taken in response to recent news about the self-balancing scooters.